Master of Professional Psychology (MPPS)

Back to top Program aims The aim of the Master of Professional Psychology is to provide advanced knowledge of the discipline in the core areas of professional practice which comprise the competency standards of the Psychology Board of Australia and prepare for a final year of supervised practice prior to full registration.

On completion of the program graduates will:

be eligible for general registration as a psychologist once a further one-year of Board approved supervised practice has been completed be able to apply for positions which require postgraduate training in Psychology take an active role in the theoretical and practical aspects of the practice of Professional Psychology contribute to the overall development of the discipline of Psychology.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited AQF Level 8 four-year bachelor degree, or equivalent
• Hold, or be eligible for, immediate Provisional Registration or General Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 4.

In addition, applicants must submit the following for consideration as part of their application:

• provide two Referee Reports (refer to Other Program Requirements below)
• provide a 1-2 page report which addresses the Master of Professional Psychology Selection Criteria
• be assessed in a face-to-face interview with a panel of School staff
• provide an academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance
• provide a CV of their work and study history Applicants who have not completed their four-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, within the last three years will be required to demonstrate how they have maintained up-to-date knowledge and skills in the area of Psychology since completion of their four-year bachelor degree, or equivalent.

Before commencing the program, students must have Provisional Registration or full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia.

International applicants

International applicants must have completed the equivalent of a four-year APAC accredited AQF level 8 sequence in psychology and be considered eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Applicants from countries other than Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America must meet the Psychology Board of Australia English proficiency requirements of minimum scores of 7 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking achieved in one sitting in the International English Language Testing System.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

On successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Select and critically apply an appropriate evidence-based approach to psychological practice that is informed by the scientist practitioner framework
2. Critically evaluate the scope of Psychological practice, including how Psychology integrates within an interprofessional context
3. Integrate and apply advanced ethical, legal, and professional frameworks in relation to the practice of Psychology
4. Critically apply a range of advanced skills and theoretical knowledge to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using a variety of different techniques and instruments
5. Evaluate psychological disorders utilising international taxonomies of classification
6. Strategically utilise advanced knowledge and skills in individual and group interventions
7. Apply high level research knowledge and skills to psychological practice
8. Employ a range of high level technical and communication skills to evaluate and interpret information in oral, written and digital formats
9. Integrate and apply advanced knowledge and skills regarding the provision of psychological services across the lifespan, in a culturally responsive manner
10. Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills in the workplace within the scope of professional practice.